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Community Calendar as of October 5, 2012

October 4-5

Fall School Break programs will be held at the Fairview and Macedonia Recreation Centers for children 6-12 Monday-Friday from 1-3 p.m. This is a free program.

October 4

Columbia State Community College faculty members will perform an original play focusing on the second president of the United States and his wife, John and Abigail Adams, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ledbetter Auditorium in the Frank G. Clement building on Columbia State’s Columbia campus. The performance is free and open to the public.

The Maury County Tea Party will host guest speaker Carl Boyd, Jr. His topic will be The Ten Commandments of Conservatism. The public is invited to come to Bonanza Steakhouse in the Columbia Mall. The meeting begins promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 5

The “Take A Stand against Domestic Violence” event will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Riverwalk Park in Columbia. Learn what you can do to end domestic violence. The event is open to the community and offers free food, prizes and activities for children. For more information, call (931) 840-0916.

October 6

The McMeen Family Reunion will be held at Godwin Chappell Methodist Church at 11 a.m. A covered dish luncheon will be shared by everyone at noon. Bingo and door prizes are to follow lunch. All family, relatives and friends are invited to attend. For questions call Carol Walters at (931) 388-8457.

The Kaitlin Teal Hooper Memorial Car Show will be held at Maury County Park at the White Oak Shelter. Registration will be from 8 a.m.-noon. Awards will be given at 3 p.m. Registration for the first car is $25 and second car is $15. Music and concessions will be available. All proceeds go to the Culleoka Performing Arts programs.

The Sandy Hook Area Community Club (SHACC) will be hosting a hotdog/chili supper from 2-6 p.m. The event will be held at the Rotary Shelter in Sandy Hook. The cost of the chili supper is $5 for adults and $3 for children five years of age and under.

Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) will be hosting a Gluten-Free Vendor Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will be held in the William R. Walter Educational Conference Center, located in the MRMC Annex at 1223½ Trotwood Avenue across the street from the medical center. The event will include free sample products and door prizes, as well as an opportunity to ask health professionals more about this disease. To learn more about this event and the Maury Regional Celiac Support Group, call (931) 381-1111, extension 1275.

The Mt. Pleasant Lions Club is hosting a pancake breakfast from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Applebee’s, 705 South James Campbell Blvd., Columbia. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at the door or from a Lions Club member. Proceeds will help area under-privileged children with their Christmas shopping. More information may be obtained by calling D. Shepard @ (931) 398-8036.

The Jack Keltner Memorial Horse and Mule Show will be held at 6:30 p.m. Gate admission is $2, and admission is free for children ages 4 and younger. The event is hosted by the Summertown Saddle and Bridle Club. For more information, contact Jimmy or Susie Hyatt at (931) 964-3111.

State Of Our Community (SOC) will host its First Annual State of Our Community Convention focused on enlightenment in Education Economics and Empowerment. 10-11 a.m. Convocation Speaker and announcements, from 11:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. will be Workshops and Booths. The convention will be at H.O. Porter School at College Hill School, 1103 Bridge Street, Columbia, TN 38401.

Annual Beard reunion will be at Santa Fe Community Center. Bring food to be served at noon. For more information call Nellie Scott at 682-2486.

October 7

Maury County blood drive will be at Trinity Luteran Church from 9 a.m.-11 p.m. 5001 Trotwood Ave.

The VFW Turkey Shoot for disabled veterans will be from noon - 4 p.m. at VFW Post 4969, 2021 Williamsport Pike, Highway 50. Food and drinks will be served.

Maury Regional Medical Center is offering support through a group smoking cessation program. The series consists of four classes. The second class, titled Getting Ready to Quit, starts tonight from 6-7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at the medical center. Participants are required to purchase a $10 class guide with exercises for each class topic. For more information and to register, call (931) 490-7076.

U.S. Congressman Marsha Blackburn and State Representative Joey Hensley will be at Bucky’s Restaurant in Columbia at 12:15 p.m.

October 9

Maury County Job Fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Workforce Development and Conference Center at Northfield 100 Saturn Parkway, Spring Hill. Sponsored by State Rep. Sheila Butt, the Tennessee Career Center at Columbia and the South Central TN Workforce Alliance. Bring resumes and dress for success. For more information contact Tyrone Parker at (615) 517-1038.

Joanne and Patrick Smyth, who manage a 15-family community farm at their church in Franklin, will be the speakers for the Master Gardener’s meeting at 6 p.m. at the Maury County Senior Center. A potluck dinner will be served.

The Trotwood Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at Elm Springs at 1 p.m.

October 10

The Maury Regional Women’s Center will host a free Women Helping Women luncheon program at noon at Maury Regional Medical Center. Lindsey Hemphill Howell, coordinator of the After Breast Cancer program at the Maury County Family YMCA, will be the guest speaker. Lunch will be provided. Reservations must be made by calling (931) 540-4166.

Free Medicare in 2013 Seminar at 2 p.m. Jan Graves, Coordinator of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, will provide information about the changes to the Medicare Part D Program. This free seminar is timed to help consumers make a decision and any necessary changes during the Part D Annual Enrollment period October 15 – December 7. Please join us in the William R. Walter Conference Center of the MRMC Annex located at 1223½ Trotwood Avenue. For more information, call (931)379-2927.

October 12

Culleoka School Harvest Festival will be from 5-8:30 p.m.

Santa Fe Unit School’s Fall Festival will be from 5-8 p.m. There will be a rock wall, inflatables, laser tag, a petting zoo, haunted house, silent auction and more. Hamburgers, hot dogs and homemade pies will be sold.

October 13

The ninth annual Antique Tractor Show and Plowing will be held at the Tennessee Museum of Early Farm Life. The event takes place at Rippavilla near Spring Hill. $5 admission includes the Tractor Show and tour of the museum. Gates open at 8 a.m. Food will be available. For information, call (931) 381-3686.

Maury Magic Riders will have a Fall Work Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1210 Lofton Road, Columbia. Volunteers are needed to help with fence work, trimming, weeding, etc. Bring yard tools. Lunch will be served. For more information, contact Stephanie at (931) 279-0758 or MMR@maurymagicriders.com.

The Twomey Family Reunion will begin at noon at the Shady Grove Community Center, 2013 Leatherwood Road, Duck River. Bring a dish for the meal at 1:30 p.m. and old family photos and stories to share. All relatives and friends of the Twomey and Love families are invited.

Williamson County Animal Control and Adoption Center will host the fourth annual MARS Petcare Adoption Fair from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the MARS Petcare building parking lot, 315 Cool Springs Blvd., near Aspen Grove Dr. The free event will take place rain or shine.

The annual Maury County Republican Party picnic will take place from 5-7 p.m. at the 500 West Seventh St. home of Jimmy and Tiffany Langsdon. Seventh Dist. U.S. Congressman Marsha Blackburn, 4th Dist. U.S. Congressman Scott DesJarlais, 28th Dist. State Sen. Nominee Dr. Joey Hensley, 64th Dist. State Rep. Sheila Butt, and 69th Dist. State Rep. Nominee Wayne White will speak. Cost is $12 per person or $25 per family. You may pay in advance to Maury County Republican Party, P.O. Box 1882, Columbia, TN 38402 or at the door.

The Spring Hill Masonic Lodge will host a fish fry to benefit local charities from 4-7 p.m. The lodge is located on Green’s Mill Road near Kedron Road. Tickets are $5 for children and $10 for adults. Chicken plates will be available for children. More information may be obtained by calling (931) 388-0375.

October 13-14

The 41st Annual Meriwether Lewis Arts and Crafts Show will be held by The Maury County Arts Guild at the Meriwether Lewis National Historic Area on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Hohenwald, TN. Admission is free and hours are 9 a.m- 5 p.m. each day. Live music sponsored by the TN Arts Commission will be performed throughout the event and many delicious foods will be available. Free shuttle vans will run from the overflow parking area on Highway 20 to the fair area. Parking is free. For more info, please call (931) 215-1616 or visit our website at www.artsguild.org.

October 15

East Columbia Task Force will meet 4 p.m. at Horace O. Porter School at College Hill.

Maury Regional Medical Center is offering support through a group smoking cessation program. The series consists of four classes. The third class, titled Staying Off Cigarettes, starts tonight from 6-7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at the medical center. Participants are required to purchase a $10 class guide with exercises for each class topic. For more information and to register, call (931) 490-7076.

The Maury County Senior Center will be hosting the AARP Driver Safety Program class on Oct. 23-24. This class is designed for those over the age of 55. The cost is $12 per person for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (931) 380-3950.

October 16

Maury County Public Schools will hold its Community Relations meeting at 5 p.m. at its main office, 501 W. 8th St. in Columbia. A possible Policy Committee meeting will follow.

NAACP Maury County Branch will meet at Creekside Community Center at 6 p.m. for a report of the Nominating Committee, receipt of Nominations by Petition, and election of the Election Supervisory Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of April 1 may be nominated for office or as an at-large member of the Executive Committee. In order to sign a nominating petition or be elected to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting.

October 17

Maury County blood drive will be at Spring Hill United Methodist Church from 4-8 p.m. To schedule an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org and use code UMCsp.

October 18

The Maury County Public School Board will meet 6 p.m. at McDowell Elementary School.

The Maury County Senior Center will hold a health fair carnival at the Baker Building in the park from 9 a.m. - noon. The event is open to the public and offers games, prizes and local agencies to answer your questions. Call (931) 380-3950 for more information.

The Maury County Tea Party will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Bonanza Steakhouse at the Columbia Mall for Dynamic Dialogue and Dining. The topic for the evening will be current events and other issues of interest. The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome.

October 19

Family Hayride and Ghost Stories with Bob Duncan at Woodland Park, Rotary Shelter. Hayrides depart the shelter at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. This is a free event.

October 20

SOCM will hold its Annual Membership Meeting and 40th Anniversary Celebration at Henry Horton State Park in Chapel Hill. The cost for this event, including lunch, entertainment, and venue, is approximately $56 per person. To register visit www.socm.org.

There will be a “mystery” ride at the Beaver in Riverside in memory of Danny “Godfather” Morales to help raise funds to support Juvenile Diabetes Association. Auction starts at 1 p.m. Kick stands up at 6 p.m.

October 22

Maury Regional Medical Center is offering support through a group smoking cessation program. The series consists of four classes. The final class, titled Questions and Celebrations, starts tonight from 6-7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at the medical center. Participants are required to purchase a $10 class guide with exercises for each class topic. For more information and to register, call (931) 490-7076.

October 22-25

Tennessee Hunter Education will be held from 5-8 p.m. at Duck River Electric, 798 New Lewisburg Hwy., Columbia. No pre-registration is needed. Contact Greg at (931) 381-9444, Jessie at (931) 215-4914 or Bill at (931) 224-2760.

October 23-24

The Maury County Senior Center will be hosting the AARP Driver Safety Program class from 12:30-4:30 p.m. This class is designed for those over the age of 55. The cost is $12 per person for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (931) 380-3950.

Oct. 23

The Maury County Senior Center, 1020 Maury Park Drive, Columbia, will host an educational seminar providing information and counseling to assist Medicare beneficiaries and their families in making decisions about Medicare and the new Prescription Drug Benefit program from 10-11 a.m. For more information, contact Will Ridley in Rep. Scott DesJarlais’ office at (931) 381-9920.

October 25-27

Spring Hill High School presents Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit”. Box Office opens at 6 p.m. Doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the performance begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students (18 and under with school ID).

October 25

Maury County Public Schools’ Zoning and Facilities Committee will meet 5 p.m. at Horace O. Porter School and College Hill. A possible special-called school board meeting will follow.

Maury County blood drive will be at American Legion Post 19 from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org. Sponsor ID is ColumbiaTN19.

Maury Regional Medical Center will host a seminar on diabetes for health care providers from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The seminar will take place in the William R. Walter Educational Conference Center of the MRMC Annex, located across from the hospital at 1223 ½ Trotwood Avenue in Columbia. Topics will include etiology, diabetes management, pharmacological treatment and patient education. Nurses who take the course will receive 5.75 continuing education credits. The $10 registration fee will include breakfast and lunch. For more information contact Belinda Huitt at bhuitt@mauryregional.com or by calling (931) 490-7428.

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